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Newark, Delaware
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Click It or Ticket
The Delaware Office of
Highway Safety, Police, and Emergency Medical Personnel are serious about seat
belt safety. Each May, OHS promotes seat belt use during the annual Click
It or Ticket campaign, which pairs high-visibility enforcement with intense
public awareness with the sole purpose of raising seatbelt use by drivers and
passengers. This year, we are teaming up with Emergency responders with
the message, Seat belts save more lives than we do.
What you need to know
Drive without a seatbelt and
a ticket could be the least of your worries. Just ask a paramedic:
Wearing a seat belt decreases your risk of being
seriously injured or killed in a crash by 50%.
Unbelted occupants in crashes are 3 ...
Posted May 14, 2012 3:00 PM by Charles Mitchell
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Employment Opportunity
The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company has a long history of
providing fire and EMS service to the greater Newark area. Over our 120+ years we have gone through many
changes. 2012 will be no exception to
the department’s realization for the need to change to serve our
community. Aetna is offering a limited
number of Part Time EMT positions to people from outside our department.
There is a quick link on this page titled Employment
Opportunities. Under that link is the
job description posted for a limited number of Part Time EMTs. There is also a link to our Employment
Application. We are looking for
experienced EMTs to help fill these positions.There is a quick link ...
Posted May 10, 2012 6:24 PM by Charles Mitchell
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Apartment Fire
On May 2nd at 11:41, Aetna, along with Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) and Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14) was dispatched for a building fire at 341 Thorn Lane at the Studio Green Apartments. Engine 7-4 had just backed into the station, so they responded immediately. 7-4 arrived at 11:44 and found fire showing from a first floor apartment. The hydrant was right in front of the building, allowing for quick establishment of a supply line. The crew from 7-4 placed a 1-3/4 inch hand line in service and advanced into the fire apartment. They found fire involving 1 bedroom, and quickly extinguished the same. As additional units arrived ...
Posted May 8, 2012 4:00 PM by Charles Mitchell
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Assist Singerly on a Shed Fire
On April 27th at 16:05, Aetna was dispatched for an engine to assist Singerly Fire Company of Elkton (Cecil County 3-13-14) on a shed fire at 710 North Bridge Street. Engine 9-3 made the response to assist. First arriving units found a fully involved shed with fire spreading to an unattached garage. 9-3 arrived at 16:18. Command had the crew of 9-3 open the roof of the garage to check for any further fire extension. 9-3's crew operated on the scene for approximately 30 minutes and cleared at 16:47. Story By: Asst. Chief DanielsClick Here for more pictures
Posted May 8, 2012 3:56 PM by Charles Mitchell
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Assist on Townhouse Fire
On April 24th at 19:40, Aetna was dispatched for an engine to assist Singerly Fire Company of Elkton (Cecil County 3-13-14) on a house fire at 11 Willow Court. Engine 7-4 responded right after dispatch and was the first unit to arrive at 19:46. They found smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a end of the row townhouse. A 5 inch supply line was laid from the hydrant, and the crew advanced a 1-3/4 inch hand line into the structure. 7-4's crew found a bedroom fire on the 2nd floor and extinguished the same. While they were operating inside, command requested an additional rescue to the scene. Rescue 8 was ...
Posted May 8, 2012 3:52 PM by Charles Mitchell
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MVC with Rollover Involving a Tractor-Trailer with Heavy Entrapment.
On Monday April 23, stations 7,8,9, and 10 were alerted to an MVC with Rollover at South College Ave and I95 South Bound. A-7 was the first arriving Aetna unit. On their arrival Delaware State Police advised one subject heavily trapped that was possibly a fatality. Crew from A-7 investigated and confirmed. At this time Deputy 8 assumed command and requested an additional rescue as well as Deldot to shut down the off ramps from I95 SB. This added Christiana 12-6 as well as Claymont for USAR-13. USAR-13 commander requested that a rotator be requested for lifting. This added a 65 ton rotator from B and F towing as well as a 75 ...
Posted Apr 25, 2012 6:15 PM by Charles Mitchell
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Assist Christiana on House Fire
On April 18th at 07:01, Aetna was dispatched for an engine and ladder to assist Christiana Fire Company (3-6-12) on a working house fire at 107 Fox Drive. Ladder 9 and Engine 9-3 (At Station 7) both made the response. Units from Christiana arrived with fire showing from the residence and deployed attack lines. Those crews were able to quickly knock down the bulk of the fire. 9-3 arrived at 07:20 followed by Ladder 9. Both crews were sent to the 2nd floor to relieve the 1st in companies. Both crews checked for hot spots and performed extensive overhaul. Aetna crews operated on scene for just over an hour before clearing at 08:34 ...
Posted Apr 25, 2012 6:10 PM by Charles Mitchell
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Engine Assist on Multiple Vehicles on Fire
On April 10th at 05:56, Aetna was dispatched for an engine to assist Singerly Fire Company (Cecil County 3-13-14) on a house fire. Engine 9-3 made the response. As units were responding, they were advised of multiple vehicles on fire with exposure to a house. 9-3 arrived with Engine 13 at 06:08 to find 2 vehicles involved in the driveway with exposure to a 3rd vehicle and a house. Crews quickly placed hand lines in service and were able to extinguish the fires without the house sustaining any damage. 9-3 cleared the scene at 06:31. Story By: Asst. Chief DanielsFor More Pictures: Click Here
Posted Apr 25, 2012 6:08 PM by Charles Mitchell
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